03
May
2023
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Category: Weekly Video Wine Note
The Wine Review Video
with the Grape Guy, Michael Pinkus
Today's wine:
Castello Banfi
2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Vigna Marrucheto
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The Written Review ...
If at first you succeed, try and replicate what you did - not exactly the old saying, but this “new version” is exactly what should and did happen with Vigna Marucheto ... But this time with even better results. The nose is identical to the 2016 offering with its cherry, kirsch, dried cherry notes, but the palate is richer and fruitier, and the acidity hides behind some pretty robust tannins. This is a delightful version of a single vineyard wine and shows why they decided to make wine from this specific plot. (****+)
27
Apr
2023
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Category: Weekly Video Wine Note
Michael Pinkus Wine Review presents,
An Ontario Wine Video Review
with the Grape Guy, Michael Pinkus, check it out
Today's wine:
De Simone Vineyards
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
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THE WRITTEN REVIEW ...
2019 was some kind of vintage in Ontario, nothing to write home about, but those who managed their vineyard properly got out with they put in. Here De Simone must have been painstakingly careful, because they have crafted a beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon that should not be possible. Picked on November 19th, aged in 50 / 50 American / French oak of which the French was new and the American 3 years old. The wine is a triumph, especially when considering the vintage. A sweet mid palate with complexity to spare: black cherry, cassis, mocha, white pepper and a lovely acidity that helps carry the weight of the wine. I'd say amazing for the vintage, but it's just an all-around great wine. Only 112 cases made. Rating: **** ½
